Wisconsin Rapids police look for stolen guns, suspects

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin Rapids authorities are looking for two people who stole guns from a residence Friday.

During the daytime hours Friday, two people broke into a home in the 500 block of Ninth Avenue North in Wisconsin Rapids, Police Lt. Brian Krzykowski said. They stole two laptop computers, a toolbox full of ammunition, a 12-gauge Maverick Model 88 pump shotgun and a Kel Tech .40-caliber handgun.

Authorities served a search warrant during the early morning hours Saturday in the 400 block of Ninth Avenue North in Wisconsin Rapids, Krzykowski said. Investigators found the stolen toolbox of ammunition, but the firearms and computers were not at the residence.

Authorities are looking for Lloyd Anthony Cobb, 23, to interview about information he might have in the crime, Krzykowski said. They also are looking for an unnamed juvenile.

Authorities need the help of the public to locate and recover the two computers and the firearms, Krzykowski said. People should not approach Cobb if they see him.

"We just want people to be good witnesses, and they should call us," Krzykowski said. "We don't want anyone to try to intercept or detain him themselves."

People with information to share about this crime who want to remain anonymous can text Wood County Crime Stoppers at 274637 and start the message with WCCS. People also can go to the Wood County Crime Stoppers website, www.woodcountycrimestoppers.com, and send a tip or call 877-325-7867. They can remain anonymous on any of the tip options and still be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. The incident number is 14-16968.